Salute to Youth

Talented Nevada youth perform side-by-side with RCO in Barber’s famous Adagio for Strings before the winners of our concerto competition take the stage as soloists. RCO’s Sound Investment commissioning program makes its debut with a new work before the season concludes with a symphony chosen by you, our audience and supporters.One Performance Only​Tickets to Salute to Youth must be purchased individually and may be added to your season subscription purchase.Kelly Kuo, conductorThe Gilbert & Elizabeth Lenz PodiumNika Kalanaki, ViolinClaire Lin, PianoSAMUEL BARBER     Adagio for StringsFELIX MENDELSSOHN     Violin Concerto in D Minor, 1st & 2nd mvtNika Kalanaki, Concerto Competition Winner, Junior DivisionFRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN     Piano Concerto in E Minor, Op. 11, 1st mvtClaire Lin, Concerto Competition Winner, Senior DivisionTANNER PORTER     Sage-Grouse2025 Reno Chamber Orchestra Sound Investment CommissionLOUISE FARRENC    Symphony No. 2 in D Major op. 35